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Malicious attackers are zeroing in on developers for their next big score
Cybercriminals are training their sights on developers, and this is raising alarm bells in the global security community. It’s a concern because one recent survey by GitLab Inc.found deficiencies in a developer’s ability to spot security holes for the code they create. “Unfortunately, what we expect is for the attackers to move to developers, move ...
Not so fast: Analyst says there are questions over whether Microsoft can deliver on JEDI
The decision in October to award the $10-billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, or JEDI, cloud modernization contract to Microsoft Corp. caught a number of industry observers by surprise. There could be more surprises to follow. At least one official within the Department of Defense is apparently questioning whether Microsoft has the ability to meet the ...
Cybersecurity world moves toward more advanced playbooks to combat threats
The cybersecurity industry is trying to gravitate from playing defense to a game plan that relies more on offense. The move has been dictated in large part by the use of AETs or advanced evasion techniques by cybercriminals to avoid detection in breaches and attacks. These sophisticated tools have prompted a similar response from the ...
AWS will call the signals for the NFL’s data-driven player safety initiative
Injury rates for players in the National Football League have been going up, and the organization has turned to tech for help in doing something about it. On Thursday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Amazon Web Services Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy on the re:Invent stage in Las Vegas to announce a partnership between ...
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AWS gives enterprises more to consider in cloud transformation journey
For followers of Amazon Web Services Inc., it was probably a good thing the public-cloud provider kept a running tally of the many announcements it made during its annual re:Invent conference in Las Vegas this past week. The company conveniently posted every single news release from the past three days of keynotes and product launches. ...
FINRA partners with AWS to keep closer watch on financial markets
Amazon Web Services Inc. may have lost its bid for a lucrative $10-billion cloud modernization contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, but the company is continuing to expand its public sector business. On Wednesday, AWS announced a partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, to provide cloud services for the agency’s Consolidated ...
Fox signs deal with AWS to upgrade TV production and streaming services
The delivery of video content to viewers from Fox Corp. will soon have a distinctly cloud flavor to it. On Tuesday, Fox and Amazon Web Services Inc. announced a deal with AWS Media Services for transmission of Fox sports, news and entertainment content to TV and streaming customers. AWS cloud tools will also help run ...
VMware’s partnership with AWS highlights delicate balance as it navigates hybrid world
VMware Inc.’s evolving partnership with Amazon Web Services Inc. has at times resembled the move of a friend into the home of close acquaintance. First there are a few books, then some furniture and finally both are living wholly under the same roof. After officially unveiling VMware Cloud on AWS in 2017, obtainable only through ...
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Greylock investor rides waves of opportunity in wake left by large enterprise cloud players
As Amazon Web Services Inc. continues to roll out new enterprise products and services, it’s tempting to assume that this is yet another tale of a giant tech company gobbling market share and discouraging startup competition. However, one prominent venture investor doesn’t see it that way when he evaluates the AWS portfolio. “If you look ...
AI and digital tech have transformed the competitive landscape for many Accenture clients
Accenture LLP supports 91 of the Fortune Global 100 and three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500 companies. And its message to all of them is simple: Get good at managing data and digital technology, or fall far behind. “Information is the new basis of competition,” said John Matchette (pictured), managing director of applied intelligence platforms ...